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Just a quick review...
I got 2 of these cases, one in smoke clear and one black. Both are matte finish.
The black version
The smoke clear version
I have owned TPU cases before for different phones, all tended to be very thick and added a lot of bulk. I never really cared for them because of that. I do not need to worry much about damage to the phone other than blemishes, dents, and scratches from the occasional drop from a few feet. I'm not overly accident prone or have kids to worry about throwing the thing.
These cases are very thin, they only added about 1/16 of an inch in width, height and a little less than that in thickness. (the sides are a little thinner than the back) thick enough to protect from the occasional tumble and protect from day to day use wear and tear. The matte finish is nice and the case feels grippy.
Are they perfect? No... the more complex angles and shapes of the phone mean that a perfect snug fit isn't going to happen. The area where the side of the phone transitions to the front/screen has a slight radius and the lip of the case that comes over the edge does not follow it exactly. So when you look closely where the cutouts are for the power button, charge port, and other areas, you can see a very small air gap. (think putting something round in a corner) The case fits snug and holds onto the phone well, so over all its a pretty good fit. I can't stress enough that the small gap is really not an issue or problem for the fit and security of the case. The rest of the case fits tight and close to the phone.
I am happy with the case, I really like the matte finish and the thinness.
Over all its a win and recommended.
It looks like some of the reviewers on Amazon are displeased with the cover on the volume rocker, specifically, they don't like the reduced responsiveness of the rocker with the case on.
What do you think about it?
RenegadeBoss said:
It looks like some of the reviewers on Amazon are displeased with the cover on the volume rocker, specifically, they don't like the reduced responsiveness of the rocker with the case on.
What do you think about it?
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It is stiffer to press, but every TPU case I have used has been that way. It does make finding the flush (what was you thinking HTC?!) buttons easier just from feel.
I have an idea to test that may help this little stiffness issue. Will report back.
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I took an xacto knife and cut down each side of the 2 buttons. I did not cut all the way top to bottom, I cut about 3/4 of the way from the end to the middle for each button on both sides. (a total of 4 cuts) This gave a little extra play and makes pushing the buttons easier.
Not a bad idea, though I now worry about the life of the buttons. It sounds like you took care to not do too heavy of a mod to it though, so the life of the button cover should be almost a non issue.
Thanks for that bit of investigative moding to your case.
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They shouldn't get too much flexing so it should last a good long time.
I just received my black extended TPU case. As the review above states fits snug and adds very little bulk. I personally do not have an issue with the volume rocker. With the volume rocker being as flat as it is on the phone this case doesn't make changing the volume any harder or easier. I think the performance is about the same with or with out the case.
Great case for extended battery!!
I got an extended battery the other day, I just cut out the back and it works great.
Got both the Diztronic and the OEM HTC tpu case direct from htc. I like the texture on the diztronic case but the cutouts on the htc case are much better and it seems it protects around the screen and corners better also.
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OEM HTC tpu case direct from htc.
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Link? I want to see this OEM case.
I bought one of these in white and it's a soft silicone rubber. The color is a somewhat transparent white, think of very watered down milk. I imagine it will be a bit of a pain going in-n-out of jeans pockets as it's soft and grippy and I imagine it will come off the phone rather easily during the process. I haven't tried it with jeans yet, but that's my impression. The case does come up and over the edge of the glass screen, so the screen is protected somewhat when the phone is placed face down on a flat surface. I don't think I'd recommend it, but it was less than $2.
P.S. Well it goes in-n-out of pockets ok, but the way the on/off and volume buttons are configured on this case, makes them far to easy to accidentally get pressed.
I also bought one of these in white, and it's a nice firm but flexible, TPU material. The color is a true white and fully opaque. It fits the phone nicely, and the holes all line up well. There may be a problem with the Headphone jack, as the hole is the same size as the hole in the phone and the plug may not fully seat, though the cheap headphones I have here at my office worked fine. Also it is somewhat evident where the mold comes together as there is a little bit of flash at the seam. The case does come up and over the edge of the glass screen, so the screen is protected somewhat when the phone is placed face down on a flat surface. All in all a pretty nice case for $4.
I also got a clear S-Line type TPU case from this guy for $1.99 delivered. Both form and function are just fine. It's a bit thicker than the other two, Has some grippy texture along the sides of the long edges. All in all another decent option.
Well I got 2 Mercury Jelly cases from this guy on ebay, not bad for $7.88 each delivered, but I did find them just a little cheaper the other day. The cases are nice, I got 1 white and 1 black. The white case is a bit of a warm white, not cool and bright. The black case is a deep dark black, and it shows finger prints very easily. All the openings line-up well and they seem just a bit over-sized, this will make plugging in the micro USB, and headphone plug simple and they're sure to get fully inserted without any interference from the case. There is a little flash from the molding process present, but nothing crazy. Nice cases, but I'm not sure they're worth nearly twice the price of the second case mentioned in my first post, which really is very similar to these.
Barry (NJ) said:
Well I got 2 Mercury Jelly cases from this guy on ebay, not bad for $7.88, but I did find them just a little cheaper the other day. The cases are nice, I got 1 white and 1 black. The white case is a bit of a warm white, not cool and bright. The black case is a deep dark black, and it shows finger prints very easily. All the openings line-up well and they seem just a bit over-sized, this will make plugging in the micro USB, and headphone plug simple and they're sure to get fully inserted without any interference from the case. There is a little flash from the molding process present, but nothing crazy. Nice cases, but I'm not sure they're worth nearly twice the price of the second case mentioned in my first post, which really is very similar to these.
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Thanks I ordered one black and white a couple of days ago. Thanks for the review.
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OK, new case arrived today. This Plastic Case/Holster/Kickstand, for under $9 delivered, is of decent quality with a nice satin texture and feel. The snap-on back cover is typical of the plastic snap-on hard covers, in that the top and bottom ends of the phone are not really covered. It goes on and off the phone securely but without any difficulty. The holster will accommodate the Note in a basic TPU case as well as the delivered hard case, and probably other hard snap-on backs as well. The phone can go into the holster either face-in for protection, or face-out so the holster can function as a stand for watching movies etc. Not sure I'd recommend the holster for someone who is very active though. When I hold it with the unclipped side down, and give it a good shake, the phone will begin to slide out of the holster, but for regular walking around I think you're plenty safe. Over all a nice buy for the $
Another new case arrived today. This time a basic S-Line style TPU case in white (a nice bright crisp white), $2.95 delivered. This one is different from the clear S-Line I purchased earlier, it's a bit thinner, and the mold seems a little sharper, more defined. Installation and removal is firm, but not difficult, and the overall fit is nice and snug. All the openings clear the ports, but some of them aren't centered well (camera lense, flash, S-Pen), and that lowers the sense of quality of the case. Over all a nice buy for $2.95
So I picked up 3 of the Cruzer Lite Androidified cases from Amazon. They are running a promotion so the 3 cases cost me $19.80 or $6.60 each I got white, yellow, and clear green. The clear green is probably the coolest looking, as Andi really pops nicely. The yellow is a bit drab, kind of NYC Taxi yellow, not as bright as I'd hoped, the white is also not a bright white but a bit warm in tone. These are probably the tightest fitting TPU cases I've gotten so far. I'm not worried about damaging anything taking them on or off, but they're very snug fitting. They come up and over the screen glass slightly so offer that protection. I also like the fact that there is an extra little bit of TPU over the one corner that many cases leave fully open for an antenna on some versions of the note, offering 4 corner drop protection. The only criticism I can offer is that in general, the openings don't line-up perfectly. Nothing is blocked, but the buttons/ports aren't centered in the openings. A small quibble, true, but for a case that lists for $19.99 I'd expect better.
Well, I've got an update on the Mercury case. The inevitable has happened, my Note slipped from my hand while I was getting into my car and it hit the pavement. Of course, the first part to touch the asphalt was the corner that is open for the antenna on the Euro Notes. The damage isn't bad, not even visible with the case on it, but there is a small scratch/ding in the plastic bezel that surrounds the screen and a small scratch on the chrome where it meets the bezel, so I may stop using the Mercury case. It's a shame, because the Mercury has, in my opinion, the highest quality look and feel of all the TPU cases I've tried.
I found this review of the Nilkin case for the Xperia P helpful, and wanted to give back by posting a review of my own. Had been pretty keen on the Nilkin case myself, but after reading the reports of the corners cracking, I went looking for another quality option and ended up with a Rock Quicksand. This is a "dark grey" model I bought from Casesss.com.
Note the white specks that appear on the case are bits of dust/fluff that aren't part of the case surface - sorry for overlooking these but they didn't look that visible while taking the pics, and it'd be too much of a pain setting up my tripod and lighting again to redo them nicely with my crappy camera. Also note the pics convey a sort of "white speckliness" overall which is not how it looks in person - IMO, the case looks better than it appears in the pics.
First, the positives:
- The material is really nice. It looks and feels classier than silicone or textured plastic.
- With moist/sweaty hands, the case provides more grip than the smooth metal surfaces of the phone.
- It allows the phone to sit more securely on your lap or a nearby surface (e.g. train/bus seat) with less fear of it sliding off and onto the floor.
- The cutouts are accurate, and there's plenty of clearance left around the headphone jack.
And the cons/caveats:
- With dry fingers, the material is actually less grippy than the phone's smooth metal surfaces.
- Some reviews of Rock Quicksand cases for other phones suggested the material doesn't grip pocket liners - I disagree. It's not a problem with big/loose pockets on cotton pants, but in more constricted front jeans pockets, it will tend to pull out the pocket liner when removing the phone. Still, it's not as bad as silicone in this respect, and doesn't retain nearly as much fluff/dust as silicone.
- The cutout for the transparent bar is much smaller than one on the Nilkin case. This probably increases the case's strength but doesn't look as cool.
- The buttons are a bit harder to press than without the case, but this seems unavoidable - the cutouts appear as non-intrusive as is possible for this style of case.
Overall, I'm very happy with the case for the purpose of providing extra grip in the situations I most need it and providing some protection, without making the phone look ugly. Would be happy to answer any questions in case I missed anything.
I am also using this product. Very good case.
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can one get it online?
The thin band over the camera volume keys power sim speaker.. tend to brake soon... that's the only thing i don't like... and its very often due to the case's rigid body..
Else i highly recommend it... I am currently using an Soft Silicon-Jelly Case.. for an local manufacture..
Adityagrao said:
The thin band over the camera volume keys power sim speaker.. tend to brake soon... that's the only thing i don't like... and its very often due to the case's rigid body..
Else i highly recommend it... I am currently using an Soft Silicon-Jelly Case.. for an local manufacture..
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Screenies please?
Following up with something I just observed today: at the bottom right corner, the "sand" material has rubbed off, leaving a shiny surface. I've been using the case for about a month and I'm not sure when this occurred. That corner isn't exposed to repeated friction against anything, so it seems as though a one-off contact with something probably caused it.
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Following up with something I just observed today: at the bottom right corner, the "sand" material has rubbed off, leaving a shiny surface. I've been using the case for about a month and I'm not sure when this occurred. That corner isn't exposed to repeated friction against anything, so it seems as though a one-off contact with something probably caused it.
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I use this case and this appears to be a problem that arises over time. I keep my phone in my pocket and over two months the edges have lost a lot of sand coating. It doesn't affect the usability of the case but can look pretty ugly. I can't take a photo now but will post one soon.
Another notable thing about this case is that if you have a creaky bottom cap from removing the cap too much, this case will hold the cap securely in place and stop the creaking.
EDIT: Here are some photos of the quicksand peeling. The lighting isn't great but you can see it clearly enough.
http://i.imgur.com/816DFkO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1OEzJkd.jpg
peeled too much... which casing can on get or leather pouch?
Zap_12100 said:
I use this case and this appears to be a problem that arises over time. I keep my phone in my pocket and over two months the edges have lost a lot of sand coating. It doesn't affect the usability of the case but can look pretty ugly. I can't take a photo now but will post one soon.
Another notable thing about this case is that if you have a creaky bottom cap from removing the cap too much, this case will hold the cap securely in place and stop the creaking.
EDIT: Here are some photos of the quicksand peeling. The lighting isn't great but you can see it clearly enough.
http://i.imgur.com/816DFkO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1OEzJkd.jpg
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uhm very bad....did you go tu the beach or something???
I used to use this case and yes, it's beautiful at first but after a long time of using, it become ugly and i must change another one =.=
i wish i can find one of those in Egypt ,
I also got one of this case but mine is purple and the rubber of some place on the casing have lost but between it's a nice case I'm happy with it.
After just over three months use, I can report the "sand" has now rubbed off the rear corner adjacent to the one I pictured on the previous page (that one hasn't gotten any worse since the picture was taken). The three other front corners also show the same sort of wear, but smaller. The edges and larger surfaces show no signs of wear.
In my case, it seems most likely the wear is being caused simply by the phone rubbing against the pocket liner when in my jeans/jacket pocket, so it's not a very durable surface. With just the corners worn, mine still looks classier overall than other cases and I'd just as soon choose it again over the alternatives, but I can't recommend it to those whose phones are treated less softly than mine, as it may end up looking like crap in a short period.
Very usefull case it is..:good: protects the device very well....
I have a quicksand case for my Xperia Sola. I just got it a few months back and so far I'm quite happy with it. The overall build quality seems to be very robust. However on two corners the rubber starts to come off, but that doesn't really bother me as long my phone is save
i haven't use case for a yeah and now my XP look like old phone :cyclops:
is the available for xperia go?
GGG
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnetic-NVIDIA-SHIELD-WiFi-only-Feature/dp/B00NCZ0BMM
Half the price of the official case
No overheating
Magical wakeup when opened
I was concerned about overheating (tablet snaps into plastic mould) but gave it a shot. Thankfully I've had no issues at all.
Stand is effective, even when on uneven surfaces (on my legs for eg).
Only complaint is the cut-out for the stylus leaves a thin-ish piece of material near the (when you're looking at tablet, in portrait, from front) bottom left corner. This is starting to fold due to the way I hold my device. Purely aesthetic.
Well worth it.
Is a long time that I'm undecided between this cover and the poetic case...
Before the shield had a cover very similar to my iPad, it was very comfortable but it was silicone and not plastic.
I am concerned that the corners where plastic snaps could scratch the corners of the tablet.
Of this I really like the variety of positions, of the Poetic Case the security and do not know which one to choose.
I already bought the poetic but I think on the couch, and especially in the bed is not the best.
You could take some pictures of the cover co all sides?
Do you think can scratch the Tablet?
Sorry for the english
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Is a long time that I'm undecided between this cover and the poetic case...
Before the shield had a cover very similar to my iPad, it was very comfortable but it was silicone and not plastic.
I am concerned that the corners where plastic snaps could scratch the corners of the tablet.
Of this I really like the variety of positions, of the Poetic Case the security and do not know which one to choose.
I already bought the poetic but I think on the couch, and especially in the bed is not the best.
You could take some pictures of the cover co all sides?
Do you think can scratch the Tablet?
Sorry for the english
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I take it out occasionally to switch the SIM. Maximum five times since mid-November. There's no damage and no scratches.
I guess it depends on how often you plan on removing the tablet from the case.. The more you do, the higher the risk of damage I suppose.
Its 00:30 for me right now, so no pics I'm afraid. I guarantee you there is no damage though.
If you need to see how sexy the tablet is the pics @Amazon are accurate
(Your English is fine.. Even better than some English natives )
I got this one:
Fintie NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet SmartShell Case - Ultra Slim Lightweight Stand Cover with Auto Wake/Sleep Feature for 2014 NVIDIA Shield 2 Tablet 8 Inches, Map Brown from amazon
(Sorry i cant post links)
2 weeks ago And I am very happy with it
I bought this for now:
http://www.amazon.de/Fintie-NVIDIA-SHIELD-Tablet-H%C3%BClle/dp/B00NPYHA9M/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1419934693&sr=8-5&keywords=nvidia+shield+tablet+case
But it remains straight only on a desk, constantly falls on the legs and in the bed.
The plastic part of your should be the same as mine, but from the Amazon's photos I do not understand if the bottom edge (the opposed of the volume paddles) is complete or are present only the corners as like mine.
What worries me of the mine, is that the angle at the top right, makes a slight movement even when the cover is on the Tablet.
I would not want that over time took away the paint
graffio83 said:
I bought this for now:
http://www.amazon.de/Fintie-NVIDIA-SHIELD-Tablet-H%C3%BClle/dp/B00NPYHA9M/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1419934693&sr=8-5&keywords=nvidia+shield+tablet+case
But it remains straight only on a desk, constantly falls on the legs and in the bed.
The plastic part of your should be the same as mine, but from the Amazon's photos I do not understand if the bottom edge (the opposed of the volume paddles) is complete or are present only the corners as like mine.
What worries me of the mine, is that the angle at the top right, makes a slight movement even when the cover is on the Tablet.
I would not want that over time took away the paint
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Yeah, the bottom edge is complete. It also has a small extra edge to secure tablet when standing at an angle. Didnt exen notice that until looking just now.
Just took tablet out of case again, still no marks/scratches/damage =)
This is the one I snagged - http://www.ebay.com/itm/381088580670?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I'd been holding out for an official one since I liked the official one so much on my tegra note. The issue was the price. The official one was always way more expensive than third party ones. I find the one I"m using (similar to graffio) just does not do a good job of standing on its own but seems to be an excellent case to hold and protect the device.
What are peoples experiences with the official Silicone case?
I just picked one up yesterday and I am very impressed. Here is a link to a very quick video I made of it.
PROS
It adds little bulk to the phone (19mm thick so it adds 10.5 mm to the phone)
Matches the style of the phone well
Does NOT feel cheap and nasty at all
Silicone is smooth and a little slippery so it can slip in and out of your pocket easily
But is grippy enough that it doesn't feel like it will slip out of my hand
Button presses feel just the same as without the case on (very easy to press)
Cut outs are precise and perfectly cut
Soft inside and will not mark or damage the phone
Seems like it would give good basic fumble drop protection
The case protrudes past the front of the screen giving front drop protection (but does not encroach on the touch area of the screen)
Super subtle little 'G' logo on the back to match the 'G' on the back of the phone
CONS
It is a bit of a lint and dust magnet. If you have tissues in your pocket etc it picks it up all the time
Silicone near volume can 'bulge' a little bit as it doesn't have as much support as parts of the frame where there is the internal poly-carbonate to make it 'hug' the phone
Is thicker than the having no case at all
Full side cutout at the bottom around the speaker and charging port ( could have been slotted for the single speaker and charging port)
More colours would be a nice to have (gradient or two tone colour would have been awesome)
EDIT - noticed a tiny issue identified in another review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGkpOP9TWBc). I don't think it is a deal breaker. Other review had very different thoughts on it. Maybe his was not as well produced as mine.
Thanks for the review! I was debating getting one of these, but I was worried it would be too sticky and make the phone hard to take out of my pocket. It sounds like it's not too bad except for the lint and dust. Maybe it's worth a try. Now to decide if I should wait for blue. Google must hate colors or something.
My top case choices are:
Silicone Pixel Case by Google
Otterbox Commuter
Incipio Carnaby
I want one, but I feel like $35 is kind of steep. If a third party made a copy of the three layer design and was cheaper I'd probably get it.